Thank you to all that participated in this year's meet
CHICAGOLAND MAGIC
2010 Illinois State Rhythmic Competition
Friday, March 19th through Sunday March 21st

Young girls who love music and dance, thrive on creativity and originality, and are challenged by complete body and physical skill mastery are drawn to the sport of rhythmic gymnastics. A rhythmic gymnast learns to work with five pieces of hand apparatus: rope, hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon; which in coordination with dance and gymnastics body movements form the foundation of the sport.
Elite Sports Complex has one of the largest Rhythmic Gymnastic programs in the area. See below for our recreational class offerings and information on our competitive team.

Junior Jumpers
This is an introduction to rhythmic gymnastics for the 5 and 6 year old child. The class features jumping, running, and basic locomotor movements incorporated into a warm up routine involving skills and stretches appropriate for the age and size of the children. Ballet and tumbling are part of the class along with an introduction to the rhythmic equipment: ribbon, rope, ball, clubs & hoop.

Intro
This is the first level of instruction in rhythmic gymnastics for girls ages 7-8. Basic skills in ballet, dance and equipment are taught. This is an introductory level, familiarizing students with the basic body elements and equipment used in rhythmic gymnastics.

Basic
This is a developmental class for the young gymnast ages  9+ who demonstrates potential in dance and the use of equipment and an interest to learn more about rhythmic. The emphasis is on flexibility, basic skills technique and ballet. Girls enrolled in this class should have been introduced to all pieces of equipment and be familiar with basic body positions. The class is designed to teach the more specific skills and technique needed to progress in the sport.

Tiny Talent
This class is the first level in the accelerated program. The class is designed for the talented young gymnast showing advanced skill in flexibility, dance, ballet, and use of equipment. The structure of the class differs from the developmental levels in that greater attention will be placed on discipline, proper form, poise and technique. Ballet instruction, as it relates to rhythmic gymnastics, is included.

High Hopes
This accelerated class is part of the progression to competitive rhythmic gymnastics, following Tiny Talent. The class is designed for the talented gymnast showing advanced skill in flexibility, dance, ballet, and use of
equipment with a desire and working attitude to reach more advanced goals. Greater attention will be placed on discipline, proper form, and technique in preparing these girls for the competitive atmosphere.

Elite Rhythmics Team
Gymnasts on the competitive team learn the USA Gymnastics compulsory or optional routines appropriate to their level. Team training time is divided between intense work outs in flexibility, strength, endurance, dance, and the mastering of skills with each apparatus.